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Stephon Xavier Marbury (born February 20, 1977 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American professional basketball player, currently playing point guard with the New York Knicks. Marbury was an NBA All-Star in 2001 and 2003 and an All-NBA Third Team member in 2003. He is known for his quickness, ball handling and perimeter scoring. His career averages are 19.9 ppg and 7.9 apg. Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Knicks redirects here. ... is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... This article is about the borough of New York City. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... The Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly known as Georgia Tech, is a public, coeducational research university, part of the University System of Georgia, and located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with satellite campuses in Savannah, Georgia, Metz, France, Shanghai, China, and Singapore. ... The 1996 NBA Draft was the 54th draft in the National Basketball Association. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey. ... The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team, based in Phoenix, Arizona. ... This article is about the sport. ... The ceremony for the lighting of the flame is arranged as a pagan pageant, with priestesses dancing. ... is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... This article is about the borough of New York City. ... This article is about the state. ... This article is about the sport. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Knicks redirects here. ... The National Basketball Association (NBA) holds an All-Star Weekend every February, with a variety of basketball-related events, exhibitions, and performances culminating in the NBA All-Star Game held on Sunday night. ...

Early years

Marbury has often gone by the nickname "Starbury", a name created during his youth. Marbury, the sixth of seven children, was born and raised on Coney Island and attended elementary school PS 238. During his teenage years he was often heralded as the next great New York City point guard, expected to follow the success of NBA stand-outs Mark Jackson and Kenny Anderson. For other uses, see Coney Island (disambiguation). ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... The National Basketball Association of the United States and Canada, commonly known as the NBA, is the premier professional basketball league in North America. ... Mark A. Jackson (born April 1, 1965 in Brooklyn, New York) is a 6 3 former professional basketball player who played point guard for the New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, and Houston Rockets in the NBA in a career spanning from... Kenneth (Kenny) Anderson (born October 9, 1970 in Queens, New York) is a left-handed point guard who played more than a decade in the National Basketball Association. ...

While still attending Abraham Lincoln High School he was one of the subjects of Darcy Frey's book "The Last Shot," which followed three seniors and Marbury, a freshman, through the early months of his first season with the school's team. In high school he played for the nationally recognized AAU team, the New York Gauchos, out of the Bronx. Abraham Lincoln High School is a public high school located at 2800 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, New York, and is part of Region 7 in the New York City Department of Education. ... Darcy Frey is an American writer from New York. ... - The Amateur Athletic Union, widely known as the AAU, was formed in United States. ... For other uses, see The Bronx (disambiguation). ...

College recruitment

He was named a 1995 McDonalds All-American along with future NBA All-Stars Kevin Garnett, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, and Antawn Jamison. Marbury was listed as one of the top five recruits in the country that year and heavily pursued by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets coach Bobby Cremins. Eventually, Marbury would commit to Georgia Tech. The McDonalds All-American Team is named each year for boys and girls high school basketball. ... Kevin Garnett (born May 19, 1976) is an American professional basketball player for the NBAs Boston Celtics. ... Julius Shareef Abdur-Rahim (born December 11, 1976 in Marietta, Georgia) is an American professional basketball player. ... Antawn Cortez Jamison [pronounced an-TWAHN] (born June 12, 1976, in Shreveport, Louisiana) is an American professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... The Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly known as Georgia Tech, is a public, coeducational research university, part of the University System of Georgia, and located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with satellite campuses in Savannah, Georgia, Metz, France, Shanghai, China, and Singapore. ... The Yellow Jackets is the name used for all of the intercollegiate athletic teams that play for the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. ... Bobby Cremins (born July 4, 1947) American, is the former head coach of Georgia Techs mens basketball team, serving from 1981 until 2000. ...

College career

At Georgia Tech, Marbury took over the starting point guard role left vacant with Travis Best's departure.^[1] Teaming with future NBA players Matt Harpring and Drew Barry, Marbury led Georgia Tech to a 24-12 record enroute to the Regional Semifinal game of the NCAA tournament, where the Yellow Jackets lost to Cincinnati 87-70. For the season, Marbury averaged 18.9 ppg and 4.5 assists and was named a Third Team All American by the Associated Press, along with several conference honors. Following the conclusion of the season he announced his intention to declare himself eligible for the NBA draft. The Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly known as Georgia Tech, is a public, coeducational research university, part of the University System of Georgia, and located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with satellite campuses in Savannah, Georgia, Metz, France, Shanghai, China, and Singapore. ... Travis Eric Best (born 12 July 1972 in Springfield, Massachusetts) is a professional basketball player in the NBA. After a college career at Georgia Institute of Technology, he was drafted 23rd overall in the 1995 NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers. ... Matthew Joseph Harpring (born May 31, 1976 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is an American professional basketball player currently with the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association. ... Drew Barry is a professional basketball player. ... The Associated Press, or AP, is an American news agency, the worlds largest such organization. ...

Professional career

Early professional career

Marbury was selected fourth overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1996 NBA Draft, then traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves for the draft rights to Ray Allen (who was drafted immediately after him) and a future first-round pick. In his first season in the league, Marbury averaged 15.8 points and 7.8 assists per game and was named to the 1997 All-Rookie Team. He, along with Kevin Garnett, led the Timberwolves to the NBA Playoffs in 1997 and 1998. Marbury fell out with Timberwolves management over his contract and during the lockout-shortened 1999 season, Marbury was traded to the New Jersey Nets in a three-way trade in which Terrell Brandon was sent from Milwaukee to Minnesota and Sam Cassell was sent from New Jersey to Milwaukee. There was much talk about Stephon's departure from Minnesota. He claimed that he wanted to be closer to home (New York), but others believe that he did not want to be the second man behind Kevin Garnett This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The 1996 NBA Draft was the 54th draft in the National Basketball Association. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Not to be confused with Ray Alan or Allan Ray. ... Current NBA Playoff logo. ... The 1998-99 NBA season was the 53rd season of the National Basketball Association. ... The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey. ... Thomas Terrell Brandon (born May 20, 1970, in Portland, Oregon) is an American former professional basketball player in the NBA. He attended the University of Oregon and was selected 11th overall in the 1991 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. ... Samuel (Sam) James Cassell (born November 18, 1969 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays point guard for the NBAs Los Angeles Clippers. ... Kevin Garnett (born May 19, 1976) is an American professional basketball player for the NBAs Boston Celtics. ...

New Jersey and Phoenix

After two years in New Jersey, Marbury was traded to the Phoenix Suns for point guard Jason Kidd. Teamed with standout players such as Shawn Marion and Amare Stoudemire, Marbury helped the Suns qualify for the playoffs in 2003. However, this would still not be enough to get the playoff series victory Marbury has still failed to accomplish to this day. To add to matters, Stoudemire became injured in the beginning of the 2003-2004 season, and Phoenix struggled to a 3-15 start. The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team, based in Phoenix, Arizona. ... Jason Frederick Kidd (born March 23, 1973) is an American professional basketball player in the NBA. After earlier stints with the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns, he is currently the New Jersey Nets starting point guard and captain. ... Shawn Dwayne Marion (born May 7, 1978 in Waukegan, Illinois) is an American professional basketball player. ... Amare Carsares Stoudemire (born November 16, 1982 in Lake Wales, Florida) is an American All-Star professional basketball player for the NBAs Phoenix Suns and the USA National Team. ... The 2003-04 NBA season was the 58th season of the National Basketball Association. ...

New York

Marbury, along with Penny Hardaway and Cezary Trybanski, was traded to the New York Knicks on January 5, 2004 for Howard Eisley, Charlie Ward, Antonio McDyess, Maciej Lampe, draft rights to Milos Vujanic, a first-round 2004 draft choice, and an additional future first-round draft choice. This brought Marbury full circle, as he grew up in New York and was a lifelong Knicks fan. He made an immediate impact, leading a Knicks team in transition to the playoffs on the strength of his performances. Anfernee Deon Penny Hardaway (born July 18, 1971, in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American NBA basketball player specializing as a point guard and shooting guard. ... Cezary Trybanski (born September 22, 1979 in Warsaw, Poland) is a Polish basketball player who currently plays for Tulsa 66ers of the NBDL. He is a 72 240lbs center. ... is the 5th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Howard Eisley (born December 4, 1972 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the NBA. He played for the Boston College Eagles basketball team before being drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round (30th overall) in 1994. ... Charlie Ward (born October 12, 1970 in Thomasville, Georgia) is an American football, basketball, and baseball player. ... Antonio Keithflen McDyess (born September 7, 1974, in Quitman, Mississippi) is an American 69 (2. ... Maciej Lampe (born February 5, 1985 in ÅÃ³dÅº, Poland) is a professional basketball player in the NBA for the Houston Rockets, originally from Poland, but grew up in Stockholm, Sweden. ...

Marbury played for the United States (Dream Team IV) in the 2004 Summer Olympics, the first of the US teams composed of NBA players to fail to win the gold medal. He and his teammates returned with bronze. Despite the disappointment, Marbury scored a US team Olympic record 31 points in a game against Spain. The Dream Team was the unofficial nickname of the United States mens basketball team that won the gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. ... The ceremony for the lighting of the flame is arranged as a pagan pageant, with priestesses dancing. ... NBA redirects here. ...

During the 2005-2006 season Marbury continued to play relatively well even as the Knicks found it extremely difficult to win as a team under new coach Larry Brown. The 2005-06 NBA season was the 60th season of the National Basketball Association. ... Larry Brown For other people of the same name, see Larry Brown (disambiguation). ...

Towards the end of the 2005-2006 season, the Knicks' poor performance combined with Marbury's public spats with his coach led to a severe decline in Marbury's popularity, with Frank Isola and Michael O'Keefe of the New York Daily News stating that Marbury is "the most reviled athlete in New York."^[2]

The public feud between Marbury and Brown was one of the reasons Larry Brown was fired at the end of the 2005-06 NBA season.^[3] Isiah Thomas took over the coaching role and the Knicks have been slightly more successful during the 2006-2007 season, surpassing the previous year's 23 wins 54 games into their 82-game season before falling off and finishing with only 33. Despite the fact that Marbury had less impressive statistics than in prior years, some pundits have believed that Marbury's newfound unselfishness for the teams apparent improvement towards the end of the season. The 2005-06 NBA season was the 60th season of the National Basketball Association. ...

The start of the 2007-2008 season found the Knicks again floundering and Marbury again involved in a public feud, this time with Knick Coach and President Isiah Thomas. The pivotal incident involved Marbury leaving the team after learning that Thomas planned to remove him from the starting lineup. There were reports that Marbury and Thomas actually came to blows on the team plane, and that Marbury threatened to blackmail Thomas for taking him out of the starting lineup - both in the presence of Knick teammates. Following the incident and Marbury's return to the team in mid-November after one missed game, Knick fans have consistently chanted "fire Isiah" at home games and and have constantly booed virtually all of the Knicks, especially Stephon. As of Thanksgiving, 2007, the dysfunction and drama have been accompanied by 8 straight Knickerbocker losses, and several newspapers have reported that Isiah's job was in jeopardy [1] and that the Knicks would like to trade Marbury to another team. However,there is general agreement that it will be difficult for the Knicks to make such a transaction, in view of the two years and approximately $42 million remaining under his contract with the Knicks.

Personal

Marbury is the cousin of current Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Sebastian Telfair. Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Sebastian Telfair (born June 9, 1985 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American professional basketball player for the NBAs Minnesota Timberwolves. ...

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Marbury is also known to count many non-basketball celebrities among his friends. The point guard has been spotted hanging out with entertainers Ja Rule and Nick Cannon,^[4] as well as members of the New York based rap group Terror Squad and its leader, Fat Joe. In 2003 and 2004 Marbury led Joe's Terror Squad team to the championship of Fat Joe's annual streetball competition, The Entertainer's Basketball League. Jeffrey Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule is an American rapper from Hollis, Queens, New York City, New York, United States. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Terror Squad is a hip hop crew and a Record label from The Bronx, New York that is best known for its members Big Pun and Fat Joe. ... Joseph Antonio Cartagena (born August 19, 1970 in The Bronx, New York, USA[1]), better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is a Puerto Rican-American rapper. ...

He has been named to The Sporting News list of "Good Guys in Sports" three times. The Sporting News (TSN) is an American-based sports newspaper. ...

Recently, Marbury partnered with Steve & Barry's to promote a line of shoes and clothing bearing his nickname, "Starbury". Understanding the pressure that inner-city kids face to spend $150-$200 on footwear sold by other companies such as Nike, Reebok, and Adidas, his line of shoes sells for $14.98. He wore these shoes on court for the entirety of 2006-07 season.^[5] Marbury is not paid directly to endorse the shoes, but is compensated based on sales of the shoes. Now, Marbury has promised to give out a free pair of Starburys to every high school varsity basketball player in New York City. Steve & Barrys is an American casual apparel clothing chain with about 200 locations in 33 states. ... Starbury, Inc. ... Nike, Inc. ... Reebok International Limited is a British producer of athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories and is currently a subsidiary of Adidas AG. The name comes from Afrikaans/Dutch spelling of rhebok, a type of African antelope or gazelle. ... This article is about the company. ... The 2006-07 NBA season was the 61st season of the National Basketball Association. ...

Recently also, Marbury made controversial public statements defending Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and dogfighting. Marbury was quoted in Newsweek Magazine as saying, "We don't react the same when other animals are being killed for sport or for the sake of human pleasure."^[6] City Atlanta, Georgia Team colors Black, Red, Silver and White Head Coach Bobby Petrino Owner Arthur Blank General manager Rich McKay Mascot Freddie Falcon League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1966â€“present) Eastern Conference (1966) Western Conference (1967-69) Coastal Division (1967-1969) National Football Conference (1970-present) NFC West... Navy quarterback Aaron Polanco sets up to throw. ... Michael Dwayne Vick (born June 26, 1980 in Newport News, Virginia) is an American football quarterback for the National Football Leagues Atlanta Falcons franchise. ... The Newsweek logo Newsweek is a weekly news magazine published in New York City and distributed throughout the United States and internationally. ...

Recently, Marbury has been in the news relating to Isiah Thomas' sexual harassment trial. One witness claimed that Marbury sexually abused a team intern; but the intern later testified that the sex was consensual.^[7] Marbury, a married father, testified that he had sex with the intern in his truck after a group outing to a strip club in 2005.

During the summer of 2007, Marbury claimed he found God and he became a born-again Christian on June 29, 2007.^[8] This article discusses the term God in the context of monotheism and henotheism. ...

During a December 2, 2007 game between the Knicks and the Phoenix Suns, Marbury's father Don died during the game. A team spokesman said no other information was immediately available, other than Don Marbury was not at Madison Square Garden when he died.^[9] is the 336th day of the year (337th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team, based in Phoenix, Arizona. ...

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